New Issues Bite The NYC Bedbug Painful Scene

Well, THERE BACK AGAIN, as total in this recent article on bedbugs. NYC is among the top but many cities that again are battling the pests in hotels, movie theaters, opera houses, public places just to name a few. The bite of the bedbug is almost not felt as many people describe. Some can bite for up to 15 minutes without feeling a thing. But the results of the bite can lead to weeks and months of painful scratching, itching and rash like conditions. One bite can turn into a massive painful several inches in diameter red scare type area.

The blood of the bite is ingested into the creature which is normally a brown paper bag color, then turning rust red colour. That is how most professional exterminators can tell how long it has been since the beg has eaten human blood. The epidemic has spread all over the United States at this point, showing up in almost every state at this point. Researchers have conclude that the spread is caused by many factors. Older mattresses have become most of the blame, the mattresses are often transported in trucks with newer mattresses to "reconditioning" locations that also have been reported to have the infestation.

A mattress can hold the nasty pest for up to a year before the bedbug needs to feed again, some researchers say even longer. The painful bite often oozes blood and some say it is 10 times worse than just having cockroaches. The epidemic also has created forums, studies, and even a "bedbug summit" was held to address the issue. Hotels are scrambling to "clean" their rooms and have already begun the lawsuit battles with their customers. Some sprays work a little, but most exterminators say only professionals should be hired to combat the problem, because if one little bug or egg is left after the spray, the problem still persists. The human blood can sustain the bedbugs again for over a year. New York City officials say it is killing tourism at NYC hotels and the nocturnal pests are also killing the theater, opera, and Broadway show sales and volume.

It is encouraged that everyone be aware of the bedbug NYC issue, so other cities in America can find solutions to the red rust nocturnal parasites that spread like wildfire. How to keep from getting the painful bite and kill the nasty little creatures, the "bedbug summit" has plenty of solutions beyond bedding sprays and mattress covers. Do your own research is part of the answer as the bedbugs spread. New York City has many solutions, but many people think this may only be the beginning. Stay Tuned America.

Mark Rathgeber
http://sleeptightthebedbugblog.blogspot.com



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Tiny blood-sucking bedbugs have become an epidemic in New York City. The little pests have invaded even the cleanest and most expensive apartments in neighborhoods around New York. In fact, a councilwoman from the Upper West Side has called for a citywide bedbug task force to address the problem.

What Are Bedbugs?
A bedbug is a wingless, rust-colored insect about the size of an apple seed. Bedbugs are nocturnal parasites, which means they rest during the day and come out to dine on the blood of humans at night. Bedbugs are attracted by human body heat and typically favor feasting on our shoulders and arms (ewww).

During feeding, the bedbug's proboscis pierces the skin of its victim, injecting bedbug saliva (double ewww). Bedbugs typically feed for five to ten minutes at a time. As the little critter fills with blood, its colouring changes from light brown to rust–red.

Do You Have Bedbugs?
Bedbugs hide in cracks and crevices. They love to live in bedding and on mattresses, where they have easy access to food (i.e. you). Other living areas favored by bedbugs include:

* Between wooden floorboards
* In wall cracks and crevices
* In carpeting
* In the seams and cracks of furniture, particularly bed frames
* Under loose edges of wallpaper
* Behind peeling paint

Bedbug Bites
Bedbugs are rarely seen in action by their human victims. The first signs of a bedbug infestation are usually bites. Bedbug bites are generally painless, though itchy and annoying. They tend to start as swollen wheals, then fade to red marks and gradually disappear over a few days.

Experts suggest washing bedbug bites with antiseptic soap to avoid infection. The itching can be treated with calamine lotion or anaesthetic creams.

Aside from those nasty bites, other signs that bedbugs may have moved in include:

* Tiny bloodstains from crushed bugs on sheets or mattresses
* Dark spots of bug excrement on bedding or walls
* An offensive musty odor when infestations are severe

How Bedbugs Spread
Bedbugs often spread by hitching rides on people's clothing. They jump from host to host when people brush up against each other in crowds (yet another reason to keep your distance on the subway).

They also spread through mattresses. Reconditioned mattresses, which are refurbished old mattresses, often spread bedbugs into stores and homes. In addition, bedbugs can spread when old and new mattresses are transported in the same truck.

Experts say bedbugs have been all but dormant for decades. The recent comeback is said to be primarily the result of increased global travel, along with the banning of potent pesticides like DDT.

Getting Rid of Bedbugs
Getting rid of bedbugs can be tricky. In proper conditions, adult bedbugs can survive without a meal for a year or longer. However, these annoying pests can be eliminated, usually with the help of a professional exterminator.

Here are some do-it-yourself methods you can try before you call the exterminator:

* Thoroughly wash, vacuum or clean all surfaces and bedding.
* Wash or dry-clean bedding and affected clothing. Use hot water and a dryer on the hottest setting whenever possible.
* Vacuum mattresses, seal them in plastic and leave them outside in the hot sun for as long as possible.
* Steam clean carpets.
* Spray cracks and crevices with an insecticide designed to control bedbugs. Follow the label directions carefully. Do not treat bedding with insecticide.

If these methods don't work, it may be necessary to hire a professional. A qualified exterminator can use stronger insecticides to kill the bedbugs. Repeat visits may be necessary to ensure that all bedbugs are eliminated.